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Pittston

Pennsylvania · 7,739 residents · 1.53 sq mi
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Pittston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,446. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,400. Households here earn about 36% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,739
−5%since 2000
from 8,104 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,058 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 5,297 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K9K10K1990201020202024Pittston
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,446
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,103 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,655
+20%since 2000
from $14,686 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$531
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.5%
−27.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
46.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
−4%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(7,935)
Black0.6%(52)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(55)
Asian0.3%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(328)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(7,252)
Black1.5%(115)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(209)
Asian0.5%(42)
Other0.1%(10)
Diversity Score11.9%(920)
Diversity Score
12
+194%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+85%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.3%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pittston, Pennsylvania?

Pittston, Pennsylvania has about 7,739 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pittston, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Pittston, Pennsylvania earns about $32,446 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pittston, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Pittston, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $86,400, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Pittston, Pennsylvania?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Pittston, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pittston, Pennsylvania?

About 14.8% of people in Pittston, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pittston, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Pittston, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,650 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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